2. Author: Jordan Sonnenblick Setting: present day suburbia Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Scott

3. Setting: in a suburban town and high school
Author:
Wendelin Van Draanen
Setting: in a suburban town and high school
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Jenn

4. Genre: Realistic Fiction
Author:
Tim Green
Setting: Syracuse, NY
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Debbie

5. Setting: Mr. Terupt’s 5th grade classroom
Author:
Rob Buyea
Setting: Mr. Terupt’s 5th grade classroom
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Nicole

6. Setting: Rhode Island (1942) During World War II
Author:
Michael Ferrari
Setting: Rhode Island (1942) During World War II
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Spencer

7. Setting: United States during the Civil War (1860s)
Author:
Rodman Philbrick
Setting: United States during the Civil War (1860s)
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Karen

8. Setting: The Society (a futuristic world)
Author:
Ally Condie
Setting: The Society (a futuristic world)
Genre: Fantasy
Jenn

9. Setting: An unidentified town during modern times
Author:
Eric Berlin
Setting: An unidentified town during modern times
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Jon

10. Author: Janet Tashjian Setting: California Genre: Realistic Fiction
Beth

11. Genre: Folktale/Fantasy
Author:
Grace Lin
Setting: China
Genre: Folktale/Fantasy
Nicole

12. Author: Matthew Cody Settings: Noble’s Green, PA Genres: Fantasy
Jon

13. In a country town during the Great Depression (1930s).
Author:
Kimberly Fusco
Setting:
In a country town during the Great Depression (1930s).
Genre: Historical Fiction
Debbie

14. Author: Wendelin Van Draanen Setting: present day suburbia Genre:
Realistic Fiction

15. Author: Adam Gidwitz Setting: The Dark Forest & The City of Wascend
Genre:
Fantasy
Beth

16. Author: Jacqueline Davies Setting: present day suburbia Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Beth

17. What is Battle of the Books?
15 Nutmeg Books
Trivia Competition
Raffle
50 Teams
Prizes

18. STEP ONE: Read the books
Meet with your group and make a plan
Choose a book you would like to read
Then… READ IT!!!

19. STEP TWO: Story Map Complete the Story Map Keep it to study
Place it in your team’s folder

20. STEP THREE: Write 3 questions
Write trivia three questions and their answers about the book
Stump the other teams—especially those that didn’t read
60+ questions will be chosen for battles

21. CERTIFICATES Battle of the Books
Receive one after you have read each book
Hang it with your teammates’
Students that read all 15 books will win a prize!
Battle of the Books
Book title: _________________________
Author: _________________________
Date Completed: _____________________
Name: __________________________

22. RAFFLE ANYONE CAN WIN! Receive 1 ticket for each completed book
MUST complete Story Map and Questions FIRST
See your LA teacher to turn in your Questions and receive your ticket
ANYONE CAN WIN!

23. How do I get books?! Reserve the book with your LA teacher
Books will be handed out to you once they are returned in LA class
Return books to your LA teacher as soon as you complete everything!
Other Book Sources
Media Center
Lucy Robbins Wells Library has 15 copies of each!!